However, his movement was halted by another hand the next second, catching his mid-swing. Corley frowned, eyeing the newcomer with annoyance, "You?" Roseanne murmured, "Mr. Reynolds, how did you..."

Her voice almost broke at that moment.

Owen's gaze settled on her face. "Are you okay?"

Roseanne nodded. "Yeah," but her voice was thick with congestion. That wasn't true.

Owen offered, "I've got my car here. Can I give you a lift home?"

Roseanne said gratefully, "That would be great, thank you."

Owen wrapped an arm around her, ready to leave.

To Roseanne, she felt like a pebble teetering on the edge of a cliff, unstable until Owen showed up, grounding her. "Mr. Reynolds, what brings you here?" Next to the estate was a luxury hotel where he attended a conference. Taking a break, he stepped out for some fresh air and stumbled upon the scene. Owen answered lightly, "Just here for something."

way. The conference is

tracks, Roseanne halting

take care of my guest. No need for Mr. Reynolds to

him. "Did you ask the guest what

quickly spoke, "I'll

was at a loss for

Owen said, "Let's go."

Roseanne tangled up with the two

"Are you that desperate? Can't live without a man?"

like that? Even going after someone I know, you're

and ungrateful in the most extreme way possible.

cutting through her like knives, blood gushing out

fixed on Murray's distorted face, her teeth chattering from the cold as if she got submerged

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255